“I think being from Jersey, a lot of people from Jersey hold that chip on their shoulder or just like that natural edge that you walk around with everyday,” Mielnicki said.
“I feel like Jersey really has an impact on everybody that’s from there, especially from the part that we’re from – Northern Jersey,” Cosme said. “It kind of gives you this grit, this edge… You gotta be tough to be where we’re from.
“Everybody said he’s the champion but now they know who the real champion is,” said Yordenis Ugas Jr after the victory match.
If there’s anything Manny Pacquiao should do in boxing, the last thing he needs to do is apologize. His legacy has given the Filipino people so much.
Pacquiao will still challenge for a welterweight title next Saturday, Aug. 21, but it will be against Yordenis Ugas. Let’s get to know his opponent, Ugas, also known as 54 Milagros.
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